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2016 Essential Financial and Operating Information for the 50 largest logistics companies in the U.S. and Canada
Up Front
Learn how to be included in the 2017 Top 50 Logistics Companies listing.
As online sales continue to soar, so have the expectations of consumers for goods to be delivered quickly and cheaply.
Our April 20 LiveOnWeb webcast looked at how online shopping is creating enormous disruption to freight networks and modes of delivery. Plus we looked back at the new TT Top 50 Logistics Companies rankings. Watch the replay.
Rankings
Rank Company Headquarters Airfreight (Metric Tons)
1 DHL Supply Chain & Global Forwarding Germany 2,085,000
2 Kuehne + Nagel Switzerland 1,250,000
3 DB Schenker Germany 1,092,000
4 UPS Supply Chain Solutions United States 935,300
5 Expeditors International of Washington United States 872,480
6 Panalpina Inc. Switzerland 836,200
7 Nippon Express Japan 711,354
8 Hellmann Worldwide Logistics Germany 561,240
9 Bollore Logistics France 555,000
10 Sinotrans Ltd. China 536,200
11 Kintetsu World Express Japan 478,000
12 Ceva Logistics France 451,000
13 Agility Logistics Kuwait 372,700
14 UTi Worldwide 353,300
15 Yusen Logistics Japan 344,000
16 DSV Air & Sea Ltd. Denmark 311,193
17 Geodis France 299,032
18 Kerry Logistics Hong Kong 282,200
19 Dachser SE Germany 275,300
20 NNR Global Logistics Japan 264,068
21 Pilot Freight Services United States 220,000
22 Crane Worldwide Logistics United States 213,000
23 Dimerco Express Group Taiwan 202,000
24 Hitachi Transport System Japan 190,000
25 Apex Logistics International Hong Kong 187,000
26 Damco/Maersk Logistics The Netherlands 180,000
27 Logwin AG Luxembourg 152,000
28 C.H. Robinson Worldwide United States 115,000
29 Toll Global Forwarding Australia 114,000
30 Beijing Harmony Shipping & Forwarding Agent China 100,000
31 BDP International United States 87,000
32 Mainfreight Ltd. New Zealand 86,547
33 XPO Logistics United States 72,612
34 Girag Air Cargo 70,200
35 American Global Logistics United States 50,000
36 BEL International Logistics Hong Kong 50,000
37 OIA Global United States 43,668
38 Scanwell Logistics United States 40,000
39 Shanghai Hengrong International Transportation China 40,000
40 CJ Logistics South Korea 39,100
41 Cargo Services Far East Hong Kong 31,000
Extras
A former Transport Topics editor who worked at Amazon examines the hustle and bustle of the online retailer.
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On the Bubble

Transplace Inc. ($170 million), Frisco, Texas, provides air and ocean freight forwarding, customs brokerage, freight brokerage freight payment and auditing, intermodal and drayage, supply chain consulting and transportation management.
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Logistics News
Government, Business, Logistics

Panama Canal Eases Limits That Caused Shipping Bottleneck

The Panama Canal is lifting restrictions that caused a global shipping bottleneck as water levels normalize after a severe drought.

Michael McDonald | Bloomberg News
August 27, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics, TCA

Peterbilt 579 EV to Transport Honda Vehicles in Alabama

A Peterbilt 579 EV developed to transport newly built Honda vehicles from the company’s Lincoln, Ala., plant was unveiled Aug. 26 after a yearslong development process.

William Thornton | Alabama Media Group
August 27, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

Back-to-Work Order Issued for Two Major Canada Railroads

TORONTO — The Canadian arbitrator appointed to resolve a railroad labor dispute to protect the North American economy has ordered employees at two major railroads back to work.

Josh Funk and Rob Gillies | Associated Press
August 26, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

Strike Looms Again as Teamsters Serve CN Notice for Aug. 26

A union filed strike notice against Canada’s largest railway on Aug. 23 just hours after trains began rolling again, likely derailing plans to revive vital shipping networks.

August 23, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

TxDOT to Assume Control of Key Freight Route, Cut Toll Costs

The Texas Transportation Commission is proceeding with a $1.73 billion buyout to take over state Highway 288 tolling operations to lower fares.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
August 23, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics, Global Freight, Top 100, Top 50

CVC and DSV Compete in $15.6B Bid for DB Schenker Unit

Deutsche Bahn is currently evaluating the final offers and needs to discuss with the government on CVC’s proposal.

August 23, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Logistics, Global Freight, Top 100, Top 50

DSV Orders 300 Electric Trucks in Major Volvo Deal

Logistics firm DSV plans to buy 300 electric heavy trucks from Volvo AB in what would be one of the largest commercial orders to date for the Swedish manufacturer’s battery-powered rigs.

Rafaela Lindeberg | Bloomberg News
August 23, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

CPKC, CN Prepare to Restart After Labor Dispute Intervention

Canada’s two largest railways are preparing to restart operations after the country's government stepped in to try to end a labor dispute that has halted freight movement.

August 23, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

CN Will End Its Lockout Immediately, Rail Official Says

TORONTO — CN is ending its lockout immediately and moving forward with a plan to get its trains moving again following an order to enter forced arbitration with its union, a rail official says.

Rob Gillies and Josh Funk | Associated Press
August 22, 2024
Government, Business, Equipment, Logistics

Belgian Firm Opens Georgia Logistics Site for Equipment

Belgium’s Aertssen Logistics has opened a North American hub near the Port of Savannah in Georgia for agriculture, mining and construction machinery on a 35-acre site.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
August 22, 2024
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